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Boat show sparks '10 times' 2012 interest

A BAHAMIAN boat/yacht broker expects the “fantastic” turnout at the weekend’s PalmCay Boat Show will translate into significant sales over the next few months, telling Tribune Business the 2013 version generated ‘10 times’ the amount of interest compared to last year.

Follow West Point model on new staff

By D’Arcy Rahming

Freeport call centre eyes up to 600 jobs

A Freeport-based call centre set to open this fall yesterday suggested it could createup to 600 jobs, although it will start with 100 or one-sixth of that amount.

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Lourawls Nairn heads to Michigan

LOURAWLS Nairn will be taking his talents to East Lansing, Michigan, in the fall of 2014 after he verbally committed to the Michigan State Spartans yesterday.

Cigarette manufacturer targeting $3m in sales

A Grand Bahama-based cigarette manufacturer is reporting “excellent market interest” in its Palms brand less than three months after its launch, with sales exceeding initial expectations.

Haitians left homeless by fire hold meeting

MEMBERS of the Haitian community in Abaco which was ravaged by fire on New Year’s Eve met last night to discuss the way forward.

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Drivers speak up for greater role

LIMOUSINE drivers yesterday elected new executives for their association in a bid to increase their visibility in the industry. President elect Ellington Ferguson said the new team will move immediately to restructure the organisation, which he felt had grossly under-represented its some 200 members thus far.

Victim of latest murder identified

POLICE have identified the man who was killed after being hit by the driver of a truck last week as 39-year-old Alpheus Bevans of Nassau East North.

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Giants to face Cybots in NPBA final

Coach Perry Thompson knew that once his Commonwealth Bank Giants kept the ball out of the hands of the Police Crimestoppers’ guard Mitchell Johnson, they would be back to defend their title in the New Providence Basketball Association’s championship series.

Bahamas takes opener of CBC Championships

The Bahamas men’s national basketball team’s opener against St Vincent & the Grenadines looked so easy with a 31-point massacre.

Retailer’s 82% sales fall Bazaar ‘deja vu’

A veteran Freeport retailer says he is suffering International Bazaar “deja vu” with sales across his two Lucaya-area stores down 82 per cent since Hurricane Matthew.

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It’s official: Isnord will join Get Better Academy

WILKENSON “Kenny” Isnord will officially join Get Better Academy (GBA) in Prague, Czech Republic, as he makes his transition to pro basketball.

Texas Longhorns earn 82-70 win over Washington

SAME teams, different location, and much improved result for the Texas Longhorns in their second matchup of the season against the Washington Huskies.

GIANTS HOLD OFF CARIBS TO CAP OFF A NEAR PERFECT SEASON

THE Commonwealth Bank Giants capped off a near perfect season by holding off The College of the Bahamas Caribs 83-81 at the AF Adderley Gym on Wednesday as the New Providence Basketball Association completed its regular season.

Roberts and the Bible

In The Nassau Guardian, published January 21, PLP Chair Bradley Roberts, in taking potshots at PLP defectors Renward Wells and Dr Andre Rollins, referenced the New Testament account of Jesus, His disciples and His betrayal for silver.

U Sports Basketball: Bahamian men reach Final Eight

THE U Sports Men’s Basketball Final Eight featured several Bahamian players, however, each fell short in their bid for a National Championship.

Commonwealth hails $63.5m profit amid 91% claw back fall

COMMONWEALTH Bank yesterday hailed its “second most profitable” year-ever through $63.5m in net income that was generated despite a near-91 percent drop on COVID loss provision write-backs.

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6,000 restructure debt during 2019 first half

More than 6,000 Bahamian borrowers applied for debt consolidation loans during the 2019 first half, making it the most sought-after form of consumer credit by some distance. The Central Bank’s latest Lending Conditions Survey, released yesterday, re

Regis first Bahamian boxer to be eliminated in Olympic qualifier

RUDOLPH Regis was the first Bahamian boxer to be eliminated from the AIBA 2016 World Qualification Event for the Olympic Games.